Phase I research requirements: The purpose of phase I is to find out as much as you can about the problems and background associated with your issue. You will then select from a list of project options to share your knowledge with others.
Phase I Research Requirements:
At least 40 pieces of information are gathered regarding problems with your SI.
Each note is labeled as DQ, S, or P
All information (with the exception of statistics) is in your own words
Each source is clearly identified above the notes from that source.
Each source and the information from that source should be a different color.
At leastfive different sources are utilized and have the MLA formatted citation shown (minimum of 5 sources, no more than 2 Internet sources) - Explanation: You have notes from 5 different sources
Phase I project options: SELECT ONE
Option #1: Brochure - completed in Pages (Phase II will be an iMovie)
Creative front page with a creative title
At least five informational paragraphs of information
Each paragraph must have at least one internal citation
At least 4 different sources must be used
Three to five graphics on the brochure related to the issue
Graphics within the brochure (not the cover page) may not be larger than 1/3 of a brochure page
Works Cited page accompanying the brochure—to be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted at the same time as the brochure.
To submit your brochure:
Save as username.brochure.
Save your Works Cited as username.workscited1.doc
Create a folder on your desktop and name it username.brochure1
Place both your brochure and your Works Cited in the folder.
Submit the folder to my hand-in folder for your period.
The purpose of phase I is to find out as much as you can about the problems and background associated with your issue. You will then select from a list of project options to share your knowledge with others.
Phase I Research Requirements:
Phase I project options: SELECT ONE
Option #1: Brochure - completed in Pages (Phase II will be an iMovie)
- Creative front page with a creative title
- At least five informational paragraphs of information
- Each paragraph must have at least one internal citation
- At least 4 different sources must be used
- Three to five graphics on the brochure related to the issue
- Graphics within the brochure (not the cover page) may not be larger than 1/3 of a brochure page
- Works Cited page accompanying the brochure—to be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted at the same time as the brochure.
To submit your brochure:Option #2: Cover page and lead story for a newsletter - completed in Pages
- Creative front cover page
- Creative title to your newsletter (hint: your topic should not be the title of your newsletter)
- Headlines of what’s to come inside your newsletter (think about front covers of magazines)
- One feature article covering all the essential points regarding the problems with your issue
- Must include a creative title
- Article should be equivalent to about 5 paragraphs of information
- At least 4 different sources must be cited throughout and your article must have at least 5 internal citations.
- Two to four graphics (not including what you put on the newsletter’s cover page)
- Works Cited page—to be completed in pages. Should appear under your cover page and feature article
To submit your newsletter:Option #3: Site homepage and one additional page - completed in iWeb (preferred) or Webs
- Background of issue presented in a meaningful way (you want to draw attention to your site)
- At least 5 informational paragraphs
- Each paragraph must have at least one internal citation
- At least 4 different sources must be used
- Pages are visually appealing and all space is used effectively
- Graphics are used effectively, are directly related to the issue, and enhance the overall look of the page
- Works Cited Link (linked as a new page, not a subpage)
- Begin a useful links page. Include at least three working links and have a brief explanation for each one (2-4 sentences)
To submit your iWeb:- Create a folder on your desktop and title it username.iweb1
- Click on the site name (top left corner of navigation)
- Pull down the menu for Publish To and select Local Folder
- Site Name: Name your site Your Name and Your Topic (Example: Kate-Homelessness)
- Under folder location: Choose the folder you created on your deskop.
- On the bottom left, select the green, up arrow that says Publish Site.
- Submit the folder from your desktop into my hand-in folder for your period.
To submit your Webs: